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Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ

Thai

Artwork Details

Seated Buddha in Bhumisparsa Mudrâ
19th century
Thai
gilt bronze with glass inlay
20 1/16 in. x 13 11/16 in. x 9 1/4 in. ( 51 cm x 34.7 cm x 23.5 cm )
Gift of Doris Duke's Southeast Asian Art Collection
2005/1.454

On Display

Gallery of South, Southeast and Central Asian Art

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Subject Matter:

The Buddha in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. In Southeast Asian contexts, this hand gesture is often referred to as Maravijaya mudra, or "victory over Mara."

Physical Description:

Gilt bronze Buddha with glass inlay in bhumisparsa mudra (the gesture of touching the earth with his right hand, palm inward), signaling his victory over Mara. He has elongated earlobes, wears a crown and tight-fitting intricate robes, and is seated on a pedesal.

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